Some people (attorneys or witnesses) love saying how fast they go. Like, seriously, they LOVE that the court reporters all tell them they go too fast. Woo-Hoo! Gold medal witness! Fastest doc on the record. Superfast attorney!
Yeah, well... it's not fun.
When they go fast, they mangle their words, they overspeak each other, and generally make a mess of the record.
A tip, though... and a point of education on my side: Get the speed certifications. When you know you CAN go that fast, it's a boost of confidence.
And if you're wanting to do educational realtime, PLEASE, wait until that speed and accuracy is there - a student is DEPENDING on you so you have to do it right.
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
